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Sophia Popov’s Women’s OPEN Victory Began at Marathon Classic
By Fred Altvater The win by a Symetra Tour player Sophia Popov at the 2020 AIG Women’s OPEN at Royal Troon last month was certainly unexpected, but can be traced directly back to the restart of the LPGA Tour in Toledo at the beginning of August. WHO IS SOPHIA POPOV? One of the […]
Reynolds Lake Oconee Offers a Relaxed Atmosphere & Spectacular Golf
Reynolds Lake Oconee has been a top resort for many years. In addition to 117 holes of spectacular golf, Lake Oconee offers 374 miles of shoreline. Fishing, boating and other water recreation is central to the Reynolds experience. The Ritz Carlton provides the finest in overnight accommodations, plus the resort can offer cottages and condominiums […]
OHIO Golf is in Full Swing
Ohio Golfers Enjoying Full Tournament Schedule Despite COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has made life quite different to the one we had become accustomed. Little things, like going out to dinner, a quick grocery store visit, or getting a haircut require extensive planning, as well as, the ever-present mask. The golf industry in […]
Ohio Golf Hall of Fame Inducts 3 New Members
Robert Gerwin II, Thomas Gryzwinski and Betty Kerby Peppard are the newest members inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at Plumbrook Country Club. Robert Gerwin II Robert Gerwin II played his High School Golf at Saint Xavier in Cincinnati and collegiately at Furman University. Gerwin tried professional golf, […]
Ohio First Tee & Girls Golf Programs Receive Renee Powell Grants from LPGA Foundation
Ohio native, Renee Powell is a legend in women’s golf. She has received numerous awards from the USGA, The R&A, The PGA, as well as, other major golf organizations for her work as a teacher, mentor and international ambassador for the game of golf. Powell grew up on her family’s golf course in East […]
Ohio is the Center of the Golf Universe!
At least for a few weeks in July and August this year. By Fred Altvater Editor’s Note: Since this issue was published The Memorial announced that it would be played without fans in attendance. I jokingly tell my friends that Ohio is the CENTER of the Golf Universe. There is so much golfing history […]
A BOYNE MOUNTAIN GOLF BONUS: World Class CART GIRL, Jerri Lee Richards
By Mike May When playing golf at either The Alpine, or The Monument courses at BOYNE Mountain, you will be intrigued by each respective layout, the creativity of each hole’s design, and the overall quality of the two golf courses. In addition to the fantastic golf at Boyne Mountain, Cart Girl Extraordinaire, Jerri […]
5-Time Winner of Marathon Classic Se Ri Pak Changed the Women’s Game
Se Ri Pak is a legend in her home country. She is, was, and will continue to be a big part of the Marathon Classic. Before leaving her home country and venturing across the Pacific to the United States, she won 12 Korean championships, six of which, she won, while still an amateur. In […]
Michael Whan is the Best Administrator in All of Professional Sports
When Michael Whan accepted the job as LPGA Tour Commissioner in 2010, he had a tough task in front of him. The women’s tour was down to only 23 events, attendance was poor and there was very little television exposure. With no exposure, deep-pocket sponsors were unwilling to provide the funding necessary for adequate prize […]
Let’s Get Back to (Golf) Business
By: Fred Altvater The year 2020 will be forever known for the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans were forced to shelter-in-place. Businesses were closed by executive order and millions were put out of work. In March, just as the temperatures were beginning to push the thermometer higher, golfers were dreaming of the Masters and hitting the […]